Retention Specialist Under the general direction of the Associate Dean and Nursing Administrator. The Retention Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the student retention and success strategies implemented in the Nursing Department. The Retention Specialist will also participate in departmental college wide activities in keeping with the mission and vision of Baltimore City Community College. It is a full-time 12-month position.
Responsibilities/Duties:- Coordinates the pre-entry nursing program
- Coordinates student development of personal and academic skills necessary to successfully complete nursing programs through guided instruction which is individualized to meet students learning styles
- Works with faculty to develop alternative teaching strategies to support various student learning styles
- Co-chairs the nursing program test committee
- Analyzes test questions for all nursing courses
- Coordinates development of alternative test formats that are in alignment with changes to the NCLEXAnalyzes data related to student retention and develops retention strategies within nursing
- Coordinates Licensure preparation exams for the nursing programs
- Works with the Nurse Associate Dean/Nurse Administration to develop, coordinate and revise success activities within the nursing department
- Serves as a liaison with BCCC student support services to address nursing students learning needs
- Provide review, instruction, and support for NCLEX-PN test preparation
- Collaborate with the Nursing Lab Manager and support staff (nursing tutors and others as needed)
- Provides theory instruction according to program needs
- Monitor test success and perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Education: Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
Experience:
Minimum Five (5) years theory and clinical teaching experience in an academic setting, with two (2) years of experience working with Health Professionals which must include the following: Demonstrated leadership experience in the field of nursing (e.g. experience as a Nurse Educator, Nurse Course Coordinator, etc.).Current Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland. Knowledge of Maryland Board of Nursing Pre-licensed nursing and new graduate needs and responsibilities. Demonstrated experience planning and implementing strategies to improve NCLEX pass rates in nursing graduates.
Additional Requirements:
CPR certification. Yearly PPD (tuberculin) testing and other health requirements as mandated by clinical sites. BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. BCCC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the BCCC community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. To request an accommodation during the application or interview process, please email hr@bccc.edu.For technical assistance, please contact NEOEDs Applicant Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com if your needing help with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Benefits:- BCCC is the only community college in Baltimore City, one of 16 community colleges in Maryland, and both a higher education institution and a State of Maryland agency.
- As a state agency, the College is able to offer full-time, permanent PIN employees a host of benefits including a competitive salary and tuition remission. New College PIN employees will be invited to discuss benefit options with a personnel officers.
- Benefits extended to all full-time PIN employees are as follows.
- State of Maryland health plans : (PPO, EPO, and/or HMO medical plans), vision and dental plans (PPO or DHMO)
- Retirement Plans : include the State Employees' Pension, Teachers Pension Systems, Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) and the Law Enforcement Officer Pension System.
- Supplemental Retirement Plans - 401(k), 403(b) and 457 Leave : 22 days of Annual Leave, 15 days of Sick Leave, 3 Personal Leave days, Leave Bank membership opportunities, 9 Holidays and a Winter Holiday break (5 days) observed between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays
- Tuition Remission to institutions within the University System of Maryland (USM)
- Professional Development opportunities
- To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
